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What is the best treatment for anxiety disorder?
CBT is one of the most effective treatments for GAD. There are several ways you may be offered self-help and CBT: you work through a CBT workbook or computer course in your own time. you work through a CBT workbook or computer course with the support of a therapist who you see every 1 or 2 weeks.
What are the protocol of treatment for anxiety?
Some ways to manage anxiety disorders include learning about anxiety, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, dietary adjustments, exercise, learning to be assertive, building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication and support groups.
What is the first-line of treatment for anxiety disorders?
First-line drugs are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Benzodiazepines are not recommended for routine use. Other treatment options include pregabalin, tricyclic antidepressants, buspirone, moclobemide, and others.
What is the standard treatment for anxiety?
The two main treatments for anxiety disorders are psychotherapy and medications. You may benefit most from a combination of the two.
What are 5 ways to treat anxiety?
- Start with a ‘growth’ mindset. Some people have a fixed mindset. …
- Notice how anxiety affects your body. When you’re anxious, do you feel butterflies in your stomach? …
- Breathe. …
- Talk yourself through it. …
- Face the situation — don’t wait for anxiety to go away.
What is the safest anti anxiety drug?
- Most Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium)
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Citalopram (Celexa – SSRI)
- Paroxetine (Paxil – SSRI)
What are the top 10 medications for anxiety?
- citalopram (Celexa)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva)
- sertraline (Zoloft)